Rule 8 A casual read and commentary of Rule 8 (Not a lot of Commentary) Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

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Rule 2 A casual read and commentary of Rule 2 (Not a lot of Commentary) Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Rule 1 A casual read and commentary of Rule 1 (Not a lot of Commentary) Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Tyler and Dwayne close out the Rule 11 podcast and remember some voices from the past. Thank you to our listeners, patrons, and guests. Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

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Arguably our most popular guest is back to do a deep dive into Fair Catch rules. Big 12 FJ Matt Mills returns to break down the rules surrounding fair catches during free and scrimmage kicks. Check out this conversation for a better understanding of fair catches. Mentioned on the Show Ref Reps GetItRight https://youtube.com/user/nickbrigati Quote o…

Longtime Big 10 Back Judge, Robert Smith, joins us for an amazing conversation focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Robert shares how a young man from Dallas, TX chose to play football at the University of Iowa. He also talks about how that experience set the foundation for his work in the DEI space. Fight Song - Iowa Support the Show.…

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Rule 3 Sections 3 through 5 Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Pac-12 Referee Steve Strimling joins us to review the 2022 New Rules and Editorial changes. Steve provides interesting insights into the changes and gives a preview into some potential mechanics changes. Mentioned on the show: Greg Evers' Blog Kara Lawson's Speech Fight Song - USC Support the Show.By Steve Strimling

Rule 2 Sections 20 - 32 Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Rule 2 Sections 9-19 Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Rule 2 Sections 1-8 Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

The 2022 rule changes have made blocking below the waist easier to understand and officiate. We discuss these changes and share some of our thoughts. Quote of the Week Don't try to get everyone to like you. You don't even like everybody. - Anonymous Fight Song - Old wabash Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

in the 110th conversation, Tyler and Dwayne revisit 10-second run off rules. They cover fouls, injury, helmets and replay rules regarding 10 second runoff. Mentioned on the Show https://docs.google.com/file/d/1wBLsODmbnlaYi3RD6aYP_Dfe1ATCf0JV/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword Fight Song - Florida State Support the Show.…

In the first rules discussion of Season 5, Tyler and Dwayne cover Post Scrimmage Kick enforcement. They discuss key concepts and provide play scenarios to help illustrate this often confusing set of rules. Quote of the Week Criticism is a part of life. If you’re not being criticized, you’re probably not doing something of importance - Bobby Wagner …

Big Ten crewmates, John O'Neill (Referee), Tom Kissinger (Replay Official) and Matt Aloisio (Communicator) have been working together for 6+ seasons. They join us today to give us a glimpse into the replay process and the communication that takes place. Quote of the Week Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strengt…

It's camp season! Tyler and Dwayne discuss football camps. They share their thoughts on how to choose and prepare for camps and how to best take advantage of the opportunity while attending. Quote of the Week “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” -Lou Holtz Fight Song K…

SWAC coordinator of officials, Eddie Kelley joins us for this conversation. He talks to us about the SWAC and its officiating program, including how he identifies officials for his staff. Mr Kelley also discusses the A-Team Football Officials camp. Quote of the Week Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consi…

Pac-12 Side Judge Jeff Dahle joins us for this conversation. He shares some great tips for communicating with coaches. Jeff is a pilot and flight instructor and he provides some parallels between officiating and flying a plane. Additionally Jeff talks about video evaluations from the perspective of a grader. Mentioned on the show Behind the Flag (H…

Tyler and Dwayne share experiences of the rookie seasons in their respective new conferences. Listen for a glimpse into some of the fun and challenges of our first season. Fight Song - Who else but the 2022 National Champions - University of Georgia Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Big 12 Referee Tuta Salaam joins us in this final conversation of Season 4. He shares some great stories about his journey to the Big 12, including some mistakes along the way. Tuta's passion for college football officiating is apparent. Quote of the Week “You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you …

Tyler and Dwayne review questions that we got incorrect from the 2021 CFO National Test. We share our thought process and discuss why we got the questions wrong. Quote of the Week "If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining" -Unknown Mentioned on the Show 2021 CFO Exam Understanding 12-3-6 CFO Test References (f…

Brothers Dale & Ben Keller are D1 line of scrimmage officials, working in the Pac-12 and BigSky respectively. In this conversation, they join us to discuss the family’s “other” business. We talk about how they both got started in officiating by helping their step-father, long time HS crew chief Carl Gertz, during games. We also get into their prepa…

In this milestone episode, Tyree Walton (Big 12) and Jeff Hutcheon (Pac-12) takeover the podcast and turn the tables on Tyler and Dwayne. The hosts become the guests. Listen in as we look back on the first 99 episodes, take the Rule 11 challenge and share some anecdotes. Fight Song - Auburn Support the Show.…

Guess who's back? Big XII Field Judge Matt Mills joins us again to break down rules pertaining to Extra periods. Quote of the Week "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela Fight Song - Northern Arizona Support the Show.By Matt Mills

Officials come from all walks of life. It is important that we respect everyone within our ranks. Today we discuss inclusion with our guest, friend and fellow football official Cyd Zeigler. Listen to Cyd's positive experiences within the officiating community; further evidence that we're all in this together. Cyd is co-founder of Outsports.com. He …

Four contestants join us to take the Rule 11 Challenge. Each contestant will work through a play scenario and attempt to come up with the correct results. Its a great opportunity for all of us to review some confusing rules. Thank you to our four contestants, Guilherme, Tremain, Kevin and Taylor, for being good sports. Quote of the Week - Pleasure …

There are various rules regarding touching of the football by a player. Kick or pass, intentional or unintentional...and more. It is crucial to understand the consequences of touching the football in these various situations. Tyler and Dwayne review these rules in this conversation. Quote of the Week Success consists of going from failure to failur…

Big XII Side Judge Corey Luxner is our guest. In this conversation, Corey shares with us one of the most difficult periods in his long career. More importantly, he talks about how he overcame that adversity. Tallie Luxner (Corey's wife) makes a cameo and shares a few thoughts from a spouse's perspective. Corey also shares his unique pregame routine…

ACC Referee Stuart Mullins has returned to the podcast to help us with our next player in the Player Focus Series: The Passer. As before we take a deep dive into this crucial position. Stuart guides us through the definition of a passer, things the passer can and can't do, as well as fouls against the passer. As a referee he provides a unique persp…

In this conversation, we talk to recently retired Big XII Umpire Michael Cooper. Michael shares wisdom from a long and successful officiating career, starting in 1994. His career includes many bowl games as well as a national championship. Fight Song - NC State Support the Show.By Dwayne Johnson/Tyler Olsen

Tyler and Dwayne continue the Player Focus Series. This time we shine the spotlight on all things pertaining to the Kicker. We discuss what makes a player the kicker, when they become the kicker and when that designation terminates. We explain why you need to know when the kicker's designation end and the applicable rules. Join us for a deep dive i…

In this conversation, we talk to Pac-12 Referee Michael Mothershed. He provides some great insights into his long career, including how key people have helped him at various stages. We discuss his experience in the 2016 BCS National Championship Game as well as his role on the 2017 Rules Committee. Michael shares his transition from deep side to cr…

Tyler and Dwayne tackle their first rules discussion of Season 4; starting a series called Player Focus. In this conversation, we talk about rules regarding The Snapper. We define what makes a player the snapper and what they can and can't do. Additionally discuss why its important to not only define who the snapper is, but when a player becomes th…

Pure Officiating (https://www.pureofficiating.com/) has quickly become one of the top training resources for college football officials. Big XII Referees Brandon Cruse and Tuta Salaam, Big XII Back Judge Daniel Young and Big XII Side Judge Corey Luxner are the architects. We introduce Tuta and Corey as first time guests. All four guys discuss how P…

Tyler and Dwayne kickoff Season 4 of the Rule 11 Podcast. We take a look at the upcoming spring season and discuss some of its potential benefits. We reflect on some of the positive things we observed in a challenging 2020. Quote of the Week “Our fears are more numerous than our dangers, and we suffer more in our imagination than reality” - Seneca,…

ESPN's Ryan McGee joins us to discuss his latest book: "Sidelines and Bloodlines, A Father, His Sons and Our Life in College Football". Ryan's father is longtime ACC official Dr. Jerry McGee. Ryan joins us to discuss the book and shares a few stories. Quote of the Week You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great - Zig Zig…

In our final conversation of Season 3, CFO National Coordinators of Officials and NCAA Football Secretary-Rules Editor, Steve Shaw, joins us. We cover a the following topics and more. Career overview Duties of Secretary-Rules Editor and National Coordinator of Officials Overview of CFO and CCA 2020 challenges New rules process 3 conflicting play sc…

The California Community College athletic program is unlike anything else in the country. Rich Kollen, SCCFOA Director of Football Operations joins us to talk about this large organization and how they have been so successful producing quality officials. Listen in and learn about this unique program. Quote of the Week If you have courage to begin, …

Did you know that American Football is played all over the world? IFAF Europe Coordinator of Officials Frank Kristensen talks to us about the organization that governs international play, International Federation of American Football and how American football is officiated and played around the world. Quote of the Week “What you get by achieving yo…

ACC Referee Stuart Mullins joins us for our 83rd conversation. He talks to us about various clock issues that we may encounter during the course of a game. Stuart discusses how to prevent clock issues from occurring. He provides some thoughts on how to correct them when they happen. We also touch on the importance of mentorship and giving back. Quo…

Beginning this year, the CFO is allowing a 7-person mechanics experiment, with the umpire in the offensive backfield. On today's episode, we have 3 officials from the BigSky conference who have worked these mechanics the past two years. Referee Kelly Holman, Umpire John Schindler and Back Judge Chris Storey join us to give us their thoughts on work…

Tyler and Dwayne go through the list of 2020 Editorial Changes, We review each editorial change and offer explanations and examples to hopefully clarify these new set of changes. Quote of the Week Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking. —Albert Einstein Fight Song - "Old Wabash" Support the S…

In this conversation we are discussing how our mindset can play a big role in officiating (and in our lives). Big XII officials, Daniel Young [BJ] and Brandon Cruse [R], are our guests. They describe the two mindsets and provide examples of how they manifest themselves in football officiating. Quote of the Week Why waste time proving over and over …